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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1956
Page
2
Final returns show candidate tallies with 645 errors in Hamilton and 458 in Middletown, plus 330 in townships. Edison County board notes precinct fatigue and calls for better counting methods as workers describe long, exhausting hours and a wish for next day results.
Steward Berkley of Ft Thomas Ky died at Middletown Hospital after drinking a bottle of hospital disinfectant containing acids. He had been in shock after a car crashed into a canal near Franklin. A coroner planned an inquest as officials considered death by his own action, with a post mortem pending.
Police Chief Joseph B. Blackmore orders officers to issue citations for jaywalking and pedestrian violations. He notes dusk fogs and holiday traffic raise danger as several pedestrians have died, naming Main Street routes and a $1 fine for violations.
Nine boys from five weight classes joined YMCA wrestling sessions last night. Six weight classes 103 112 120 127 154 and 175 pounds are offered for high school and post high school members. Classes run Mondays and Wednesdays 6 30 to 8 p m with Bud VanRus kirk and Jack Baltzell as instructors.
Officials near Bombay said they had virtually abandoned hope for 17 people missing after a boat carrying refugees from Diu to Indian territory capsized on Sunday.
The Middletown Board of Elections will be open Thursday until 4 p.m. for candidates and organizations promoting bond issues and tax levies to file expense accounts. The office is closed today and tomorrow. Clerk Richard B. Wilkerson urged candidates to file if they had expenses, and listed Robert eam or Frank Dobrozsi as deputies to contact if in town Thursday.
Middletown United Cerebral Palsy held a meeting naming committees led by Robert Barnard to head qualifications and admissions and Mrs. Dorothy Kimball for social activities. Other appointments covered membership, education, program service, finance, legislative, public relations, sales tax, executive, parents, medical advisory, and advisory roles. Myron Swack reported on center activities and will join Dr. Phelps Clinic in Dayton on December 14. E. S. Lippitt attended as state director.L
Knights Of Pythias Lafayette Lodge 37 will elect officers for the coming year at the weekly meeting Thursday night. The rank of esquire will be conferred on candidates, followed by refreshments after the session.
Fire Chief William Fishbaugh urged Police Chief Joseph Blackmore and Lt. James Combs to help ease traffic for emergency runs. Officials plan patrols on Central Avenue intersections during peak hours and Christmas weeks to clear routes, stressing that drivers should proceed through red lights if necessary to save lives.
Eaton cyclist Jack Cameron aged 24 was injured when his motorcycle collided with a car on U S 3 at the east edge of Eaton. He was thrown 40 feet onto the berm and taken to Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond Indiana in fair condition with head injuries.
Jerry Lewis will star in an hour long color spectacular on NBC ITV January 19. The program features a wide range of comic sketches and musical numbers presented as a TV event from New York.
In Judge J. T. Riley's Municipal Court only one violator appeared to be fined Melvin Vaughn 19 of Miamisburg paid 25 and costs for driving left of center and 10 and costs for failing to register a motor vehicle. Forfeitures included Virgil Dunham 33 of Franklin with no operator's license 15 Homer Anderson 22 of Franklin no operator's license 15 and failure to register 15 Jeptha McCoy 25 of West Carrollton speeding 15 Wardie Deyton 26 of Chautauqua reckless operation 30 and Granville Courtney 26 of West Milton yellow line violation 15 Judge Riley heard one intoxication case and continued two.
The Girl Scout Leadership Assn. will meet at 7 30 p m tomorrow at the scout clubroom with Troop 71 in charge. Leaders are asked to bring Christmas gifts for the Otterbein Home to this meeting.
John Woodfin Jr., 26, of 1337 Sycamore St Middletown was found guilty of assault and battery by Common Pleas Judge P P Boll. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and placed on probation for five years. The indictment cited cutting with intent to wound.
Mid town Retail Merchants Assn members will stay open until 5 30 p m tomorrow in a pre Christmas schedule. Stores normally close at 1 p m on Wednesdays but tomorrow run 9 30 a m to 5 30 p m. Similar hours apply Dec 12 and 17 22 with daily evenings until 8 30 p m.
Dayton man John Owens aged 42 was seriously injured when his convertible struck a telephone pole and uprooted a tree in the 1600 block of S Main Street at 2 50 am. He is listed in satisfactory condition at Middletown Hospital with possible head chest and back injuries. Police said speed and loss of control caused the wreck. Estimated damage 1800 dollars. Several other minor accidents were reported downtown yesterday with no serious injuries.
Boyd Williams aged 59 of 1905 Church Street suffered a heart attack yesterday and was aided by the city fire department emergency squad on a call to 100 South Broad Street at 3 28 P M He was transported to Middletown Hospital by McCoy Leffier ambulance.
The Middletown Red Cross Chapter is asked to raise 1900 for Hungarian relief after receiving a quota from Red Cross chairman F Roland Harriman. Donations to the Middletown chapter will be forwarded to the national organization for aid to Hungary and refugees.
Preliminary in two youth cases was continued by Mayor Stretcher until 10 a.m. Saturday. Bobby Gene Dunn of Middletown Rt. 2 and Robert Lee Lovely of Columbus are charged with breaking and entering in the burglary of a Trenton service station Sunday. A .38 caliber revolver and about $5 in change were taken. The youths are held in the county jail under $2,000 bond each.
Nashville reported a heat wave with temperatures rising to 74 degrees, breaking the 71 degree record for the date. The reading occurred yesterday in the city, underscoring a warmer than usual spell for the season.
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